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VX52 HPZ

2002 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,078 mi
Last recorded135,078 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Combo105,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 HPZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 135,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 134,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 134,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 134,048 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 131,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 129,663 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 21 Oct 2019 126,486 miles

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 21 Oct 2019 126,475 miles

Offside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle HAND BRAKE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 29 Oct 2018 122,462 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 122,441 miles

Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 117,392 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroding where it joins the flex hose

rear brake imbalance high on 25% limit.n/s is low

Fail 13 Oct 2017 117,317 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak running down the back of the engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens (1.7.5a)

o/s/r brake pipe corroding where it joins the flex hose

rear brake imbalance high on 25% limit.n/s is low

Pass 17 Oct 2016 112,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre outer edge worn

rear brake balance on max limits

Fail 17 Oct 2016 112,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre outer edge worn

rear brake balance on max limits

Pass 19 Oct 2015 108,328 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 108,328 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 102,754 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 102,754 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 97,692 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 92,496 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exaust bracket loose

Pass 13 Oct 2012 92,496 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exaust bracket loose

Pass 22 Oct 2011 85,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f drive shaft inner cv gator split

Fail 14 Oct 2011 85,682 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f drive shaft inner cv gator split

Pass 18 Oct 2010 80,474 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 74,511 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 68,254 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

minimum brake effort to o/s/r parking brake

n/s/r/outer tyre wall deteriorating

we advise attention to parking brake a/s/a/p

Pass 18 Oct 2007 61,300 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2006 51,910 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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VX52 HPZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX52 HPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX52 HPZ is a 2002 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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